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If you reside in California and have been involved in a domestic violence incident where someone abused or threatened to abuse you, it may be advisable to seek help from the court. The court may issue a restraining order against the abuser. Types of restraining orders...
Domestic violence impacts millions of individuals, families, and children alike each year. If you have a child and are involved in a relationship that includes domestic violence in the State of California, it is essential to seek legal counsel and protection for your...
When people in California call 911 after an incidence of domestic violence, the first responders who arrive may not always have a good understanding of the situation. A study that appeared in the "Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine" found that many EMTs considered...
In many California divorce cases, domestic violence is a driving factor. Even so, many former spouses who have a history of intimate partner violence may still have to work together if they have children. How well the former spouses are able to co-parent together...
California residents may know that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The aim is to make people aware of the issue as well as help find ways to solve it. In recent years and decades, there have been steps both forward and backward when it comes to how...
California is one of the 14 states with laws that require people who are the subject of domestic violence restraining orders to turn in their guns. A study has shown that the rates of intimate-partner homicides are lower in those states than in the states that do not...
After a disaster such as Hurricane Harvey, victims of domestic violence may be more at risk. The risk of domestic violence may increase after a disaster in California or elsewhere because of the stress it places on people. Stress is generally the result of injuries or...
A California bill that allows law enforcement agencies in the state to enforce Canadian orders of protection has been signed into law. Not only does the bill allow police to better protect those seeking protection from domestic violence, but it will also improve...
If a person moves to California after being granted an order of protection in another state, they may wonder if the order can still be enforced. In short, the order will be enforced as long as certain requirements are met. There are three main requirements that must...
Law enforcement officers in California respond to domestic violence calls by the thousands. To aid people and families affected by domestic abuse, the Family Violence Appellate Project appeals court decisions that fail to protect victims. The nonprofit victim advocacy...
